Chicken Scaloppine with Olives

Chicken scaloppine with olives is a tasty and relatively simple dish to prepare. Here are the ingredients and the procedure for two people:

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• Flour, as needed
• 30 grams of butter
• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• 100 ml of white wine
• 100 ml of chicken or vegetable broth
• A handful of pitted green olives
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Preparation

1. Cut the chicken breasts into slices about 1 cm thick and slightly flatten them with a meat mallet. Lightly flour them on both sides, shaking off the excess.

2. In a pan, melt the butter and add the olive oil. Add the garlic clove and let it brown to flavor the fat, then remove it.

3. Place the scaloppine in the pan and brown them on both sides over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes per side. Deglaze with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.

4. Add the chicken or vegetable broth and the olives. Lower the heat and cook for about another 5-7 minutes, turning the scaloppine once to ensure they cook evenly and the sauce slightly reduces.

5. Season with salt and pepper and, if desired, add chopped parsley to garnish the dish.

6. Serve the scaloppine hot with the cooking sauce and olives.

Curiosity

Scaloppine are a classic of Italian cuisine, and the version with olives is enriched with the Mediterranean flavor of these fruits. Green olives are slightly more bitter than black ones and pair well with the delicacy of the chicken and the creaminess of the cooking sauce. This dish can be accompanied by a light side such as steamed vegetables or a fresh mixed salad. For a more rustic touch, you can serve the scaloppine with roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes.